FOILERS

• Talking to My Parawing (part 2) - New Parawings Hit The Market

  This episode is brought to you by the Hydrofoil Academy Australia and is part 2 of my chat with Greg from Boardriding Maui (BRM). As you probably know, in 2024, Greg launched the BRM Maliko Parawing, which created a whole new way to enjoy foiling.  Since then, Greg has been continuing to evolve and refine his design. Recently, he surprised many by launching three new parawings. In our chat, we look at the differences between the new parawings and his original design and discuss what you should consider when choosing which parawing model is best for you. It's an impressive range, and he is a great ambassador and innovator, driving the sport forward. Enjoy.

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• Talking to Mr Parawing (Part 1) - Greg Drexler from BRM

  In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Greg, the founder of Boardriding Maui (BRM). Greg started BRM in 2012, backed by a strong watersports background. He started his career at a local windsurfing shop in Maui and later went on to be placed 4th in the 2001 Kiteboarding World Tour. He then worked as a designer for Naish International for some 10 years. In 2024, Greg launched the BRM Maliko Parawing, creating a whole new way to enjoy foiling. In our conversation, Greg shares the inspiration behind his parawing and his experience with the gear best suited to use a parawing. We also delve into the challenges and triumphs of pushing the boundaries of gear performance and discuss how innovations like the parawing are opening up new possibilities for riders around the world.​

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• Set Your Sights Higher - Talking to Graham Saunders from LiP Sunglasses

  The first thing most of us do when we head out on the water is take our sunglasses off. However, you get a double dose of UV radiation from UV reflecting off the water in combination with direct UV exposure. And, importantly, UV damage to our eyes is cumulative. Glare is, of course, also a major issue, particularly during those morning or afternoon foiling sessions. Back in 2012, a keen windsurfer who had made sunglasses for cyclists decided to make sunglasses for watersports, and so LiP Sunglasses was born. It was a challenging undertaking, but he developed a range of designs that could withstand the harsh conditions of the ocean, provide clear vision, and protect eyes. In this episode, I talked to Graham Saunders from LiP Sunglasses about why we should consider wearing sunglasses out on the water. We also chat about the features of their range and what makes them work so well out on the water. We also talk about lens options and why you might choose polarised lenses over non-polarised or photochromic lenses. If you are keen to keep foiling long term then wearing sunglasses is something you should seriously consider.

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• Talking AFS foiling products and philosophies with Richard Boudia

  In this episode, I chat with Richard Boudia, the International Business Development Manager for AFS (Alien Foiling Systems). Richard provides an overview of the evolution of AFS and shares their philosophies in designing their foils and boards. He is a driving force behind the approach that AFS is taking, and in our chat, he shares his thoughts on global foiling trends. I am sure you will enjoy this episode.

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• Talking Prone Foiling With Oskar Johansson

  Oskar Johansson is a team rider for Armstrong and a talented and well-renowned prone foiler. In this episode, Oscar reflects on a busy year in 2024, balancing working and foiling, shares his early experiences as a surfer starting prone foiling, and provides some great tips on gear and technique for those looking to get into prone foiling or simply up their prone foiling game. We also touch on a range of other foiling disciplines and discuss the future of foiling more generally. Enjoy.

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